Pietà, William Adolphe Bouguereau, 1876
THE MEMORARE
Remember, O Most Gracious Virgin Mary,
that never was it known that anyone, who fled to thy protection, implored thy help,
or sought thy intercession, was left unaided.
Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto thee, O Virgin of virgins, My Mother.
To thee I come, before thee I stand, sinful and sorrowful.
O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions,
but in thy mercy hear and answer me.
Amen.